Digital Security 101

While you can delete (or deactivate) your Facebook account at any time, Meta may hold onto your data for up to another six months afterward.

While you can’t be hacked simply by responding to a text message, it makes you vulnerable to more serious scams and threats that could put you in danger.

It’s a crime for a family member to open a credit card in your name (and without your knowledge). Here’s how to handle this precarious situation.

Your personal information — including your email, phone number, and even SSN — can be compromised in a data breach or hack, putting you at risk of fraud.

See how cybercriminals profit from your personal information on the Dark Web. Learn how to protect your data from financial fraud and identity theft.

More than 1 million children were the victims of child identity theft last year. Learn how to protect your kids from scammers in this parental guide.

Thieves may use stolen information to open fraudulent new bank accounts, apply for credit cards, or even demand a ransom. Can you prevent this?

Want to find out who’s been harassing you over the phone? Avoid sketchy reverse phone number lookup services and follow these steps instead.